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Sodium Phytate
Sodium Phytate
A plant-derived chelator (the salt of phytic acid) that binds metal ions to keep a formula stable — a natural EDTA alternative.
What it does
Sodium phytate comes from phytic acid, found in plant seeds, and works as a chelator: it binds trace metals that would otherwise destabilize a product or dull its color. Brands that avoid synthetic EDTA often choose it for the same protective role. It is used at low levels to safeguard the formula.
Also known as
phytic acid salt
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